Genesis of general relativity - Discovery of general relativity

TL;DR

This paper discusses the crucial role of Marcel Grossmann's mathematical assistance in Einstein's development of general relativity during 1912-1914, highlighting collaborative efforts in scientific discovery.

Contribution

It emphasizes the importance of mathematical collaboration, particularly Grossmann's help, in the historical development of general relativity, which is often underappreciated.

Findings

Grossmann's mathematical assistance was vital for Einstein's formulation of general relativity.

Einstein's collaboration with Grossmann and Besso was crucial during 1912-1914.

The development of general relativity was a collaborative effort involving key mathematicians and physicists.

Abstract

The intermediate stage of the development of general relativity is inseparable of Marcel Grossmann's mathematical assistance. Einstein acknowledges Grossmann's help during 1912-1914 to the development of general relativity. In fact, as with special relativity so was it with General relativity, Einstein received assistance only from his old friends, Marcel Grossmann and Michele Besso. However, he continued to consider Besso as his eternal "sounding board"...